The woman, Samantha Seelall, 29, was pronounced dead by the EMS at the house, near 89th Avenue and 117th Street, after police received a 911 call around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, authorities said.

Her husband, Ganesh Seelall, 39, was arrested and charged with her murder, aggravated criminal contempt, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. Seelall was allegedly drunk when police arrived at the scene, according to authorities.

The husband’s brother, who did not want to give his name, said the couple was married about six years and had one 10-year-old daughter together. He said Ganesh Seelall is a nurse’s aid and also has another 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

“It’s not an easy situation,” he said, saying he was at work when he got the phone call about what happened.

Reader Feedback

Zee from NJ says:

It's a crazy world, even our ppl is getting catch up with all this . Feel bad for both of them.

Aug. 17, 2012, 3:57 pm

sonde from Richmond Hill says:

I am very sorry for this woman's death, I didn't know her but she was a human being. That being said I am always taken aback when someone ( Zee) says "even our ppl is getting catch up with all this". To imply that violence doesn't touch a certain group of people is unrealistic, sadly violence is virulent in our society and it attacks all members of all races. The poor woman had an order of protection, often time those are useless. I hope he pays to the full extent of the law and that their children are able to survive this terrible situation.

Aug. 17, 2012, 5:12 pm

unknown from richmondhill says:

Only cowards can murder. The Guyanese saying is " every dog got their day", this cunny hole ah go get bugga ah jail. May her soul RIP

Aug. 18, 2012, 9:16 am

family member from richmondhill says:

This guy should never get out of jail. He was probably jealous of his wife because she young and good looking. He was a drundered and was probably drugged up. I wonder if she was having an affair with her father-in-law and her husband found out. The kids are the ones who's suffering now. I beg God to be with these kids and guide then through life.

Aug. 18, 2012, 9:33 am

kelly says:

sad

Aug. 18, 2012, 10:10 am

Ramesh from South Ozone Park says:

What's wrong with our people?? Where did we go wrong?? So very very sad.

Aug. 18, 2012, 2:50 pm

eric from yellville says:

Human nature. Mankind will always have its murderers, abusers, kidnappers AND it will always be tragic. This young bright lady is at peace, and HE deserves unpleasant consequences.

Aug. 19, 2012, 12:23 pm

unknown from china says:

i hate these kinds of people.

Aug. 19, 2012, 9:42 pm

unknown from china says:

blah blah blah!

Aug. 19, 2012, 9:42 pm

unknown from china says:

stupid people

Aug. 19, 2012, 9:43 pm

Cindy from Neigbour hood says:

I hate to say but I believed that we should move on our separate ways if we know our relationship is not working out …especially when you know you are in violence one. You never know what could trigger some one mind…He should be punish no one deserve to die like this..….

Aug. 21, 2012, 10:22 am

Cherry says:

The man has no feeling for his wife and child .life is a beautiful thing . But I will tell one that women cry to stay alive . That know what he was doing . He keep on hit her .and look today he is life . As long as he is alive he will never for get about what happen. I in today world you have smile for you self . I can tell you that much .A snake will always be one ,he has no back bone . I have one but I will only feed milk if he does same for me . and if he give me poison , I will give same ,an eye for eye . Jai maa Durga

Nov. 30, 2012, 12:21 am

Cherry says:

Never make any man tell you what to do and when to do it . Some times in problem like this .what happen when he keep hit you they don't stop ,and women like feel sorry for the man I said out of mind out site .

Nov. 30, 2012, 12:32 am

James from Kew Gardens says:

Lock him up forever for Gods sake God will have mercy on him . Thou shalt not kill.

Dec. 27, 2014, 2:25 pm

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